TapeCam 8mm - Glitch VHS Cam

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About this app

TapeCam 8mm

Capture memories like they were recorded on a real analog camcorder.

TapeCam 8mm transforms your phone into a vintage handheld video camera with authentic VHS and 8mm-inspired effects — including scan lines, tape glitches, chromatic distortion, date stamps, bloom, scratches, and analog color processing.

Designed for creators, filmmakers, and nostalgia lovers, TapeCam focuses on realism instead of fake filters. Every recording feels like lost home video footage from another era.

FEATURES
Real-time analog camera effects

Record videos and take photos with:
• VHS & 8mm tape presets
• Scan lines & CRT texture
• Tape glitches & tracking distortion
• Retro timestamps
• Bloom & chromatic aberration
• Analog noise & scratches
• Vintage color processing

Tape presets

Choose from multiple tape styles:
• SP Standard
• EP Long Play
• Home Video 1998
• Damaged Tape
• Rental Copy
• TV Recording
• Skate Tape

Each preset changes the texture, tone, distortion, and feel of your footage.

Built for creators

• Real-time GPU-powered rendering
• Import and edit existing videos/photos
• Adjustable analog controls
• Multiple aspect ratios
• High-quality export options
• Instant preview while recording

Authentic camcorder experience

TapeCam is inspired by classic handheld camcorders from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Subtle interface details, analog overlays, recording indicators, and tape-inspired visuals create a nostalgic filming experience that feels physical and immersive.

PREMIUM

Unlock additional tape presets, high-quality exports, advanced controls, and an ad-free experience.

Perfect for

• Retro aesthetics
• VHS edits
• Analog filmmaking
• Music videos
• Skate videos
• Memory journaling
• TikTok & Instagram content
• Found footage style videos

Record. Rewind. Relive.

TapeCam 8mm brings the analog era back to your pocket.
Updated on
May 29, 2026

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Ratings and reviews

3.0
61 reviews
James Forrest
February 7, 2021
Not a realistic vhs effect. It is cool that you can adjust the filters though. Would like it if they added an import photos option.
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ST IND
February 8, 2021
Hello l0nly m1lk, You can import a photo/video as well. Please go to Tools > Import. Thank you.
Stadia Lue
December 25, 2021
Not recording.videos are just pictures. It was recording before. Once you fix it I will change my review. Oh and I am using the paid version
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Ally
January 9, 2022
it's good but i think it'll be more better if you can pick a picture in your gallery and use the filter instead
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About the developer
Tran Huu Son
ssht.studio@gmail.com
Thôn Ba, Tân Mỹ Bắc Giang 26000 Vietnam

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